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Newport Polo has unveiled its 2025 Season Schedule for the Newport International Polo Series, presented by Turkish Airlines. It features an exciting lineup of matches and international rivalries that promise the 34th summer of world-class polo will be one for the books. 

Fans can explore the full roster of matches at www.nptpolo.com and start planning their polo dates, and mark their calendars—the Box Office opens this Saturday, February 1, 2025, at 8 am.

This season promises high-stakes showdowns between Team USA and global challengers including Ireland, England, Jamaica, Italy, and more, alongside pulse-pounding battles against arch-rivals from Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, and Palm Beach. Each match will feature a unique theme, ensuring an unforgettable experience on and off the field all season long.

Highlights from the 2025 schedule include:

  • June 7: Opening Day – USA vs. Morocco
  • June 21: USA vs. Scotland
  • July 5: USA vs. Italy
  • July 19: USA vs. Ireland
  • August 2: USA vs. Singapore
  • August 16: USA vs. Jamaica
  • August 30: USA vs. England
  • September 13: USA vs. Australia

Box Office Details

Starting February 1, fans can:

  • Purchase tickets for all matches;
  • Reserve Tailgate & Chalet parking and premium seating;
  • Resume purchasing season subscriptions for Lawn Passes and Season Tables;
  • Continue booking polo parties in Cabanas, TD Pavilion sections, Multiple Tailgates or Chalets for a special date, or Reserved Lawn packages, all subject to availability, and described in detail at nptpolo.com.
  • Save their reservations to the electronic calendar of their choice.

All are sold exclusively at nptpolo.com, where fans can also view the full schedule and match details.

Ryan Belmore is the owner and publisher of What's Up Newp. He took over the publication in 2012 and has grown it into a three-time Rhode Island Monthly Best Local News Blog (2018, 2019, 2020).

He was named LION Publishers Member of the Year in 2020 and received the Dominique Award from the Arts & Cultural Society of Newport County the same year. He has been awarded grants for investigative and community journalism, and continues to coach and mentor new local news publications nationwide.

Ryan is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Online News Association, and Local Independent Online News Publishers. He is committed to the codes of ethics of these organizations: accuracy, independence, accountability, and transparency.

In Newport, Ryan served on the boards of the Fort Adams Trust and Potter League for Animals, and hosted a daily radio talk show for four years.

In 2021, Ryan moved to Alexandria, Virginia, to support his wife Jen's career. He launched The Alexandria Brief in 2025, applying what he learned in Newport to a new community. With the help of some talented on-the-ground contributors, he still runs What's Up Newp — and always will.

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